How far is Ludlow, VT from Milton, VT?
The driving distance from Ludlow, VT to Milton, VT is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and the shire town of Addison County, Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ludlow and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludlow and Milton.
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Start on Main Street
1074 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Pond Street
1 km · 2 min · Pond Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 103 North
18.7 mi · 29 min · Vermont Route 103 North
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Turn right
37 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Court Square
114 m · 14 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Pleasant Street
10.1 mi · 13 min · North Pleasant Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 7
3.1 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 7
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Continue on Ethan Allen Highway
12.3 mi · 19 min · Ethan Allen Highway
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Continue on Shelburne Road
6.6 mi · 13 min · Shelburne Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 189: Montpelier, Saint Albans
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 89
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 89 North: Winooski, Saint Albans
2161 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2, US 7: Lake Champlain Islands, Colchester
1228 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 2
147 m · 18 sec · U.S. Route 2
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Route 7
4.3 mi · 8 min · U.S. Route 7
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Turn straight onto Railroad Street
99 m · 10 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
774 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ludlow and Milton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
37 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ludlow and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ludlow to Milton?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middlebury (village) is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Ludlow and 53.4 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ludlow and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Milton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ludlow and Milton. Straight-line distance: 88.32 mi (142.14 km).
#1 Ludlow
Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 1,856 |
| Coordinates | 43.3959100, -72.7006500 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milton
Town in Vermont, United States
| Population | 10,907 |
| Coordinates | 44.6397700, -73.1104100 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-73.11041, 44.63977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $14.87 | $29.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.31 | $36.63 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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